I simply could not be more devastated right now but at the same time I could not be any more proud of this girl, Maria if I tried. To come back from the injury, to want to come back because she loves the sport and to compete so much when she's set up forever in her life is just an absolute inspiration and every match Maria goes out on court to play I feel that little bit more prouder for her. A true inspiration and she'll go away and work harder still and put herself back in this position again. Anything else that comes Maria's way she has earnt every bit of it and she deserves absolutely everything she has in her life right now and whatever else comes her way.

Maria's words are always sooooo inspiring and encouraging whatever may have happened

''Well my 10 week European tour ended with a tough loss today, but as I look back on this trip I am really proud of the tennis I played and I am even more motivated then ever. BIG congrats to Petra and I welcome her to the grand slam club.''